Liquid Intelligent Technologies partners with Globalstar

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a division of Cassava Technologies, a global technology company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with US-based connectivity provider Globalstar to deliver innovative 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf.

The agreement gives Liquid exclusive rights to sell and distribute Globalstar’s XCOM RAN 5G private network access solution in the Gulf, Middle East and Africa regions. This breakthrough solution enhances the 5G experience, supports AI-driven applications and aims to transform the African mining industry and high-end markets in the Middle East and Gulf.

Founder and CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Strive Masiyiwa, expressed excitement about the upcoming connectivity options that will come with the development of 5G private network technology. With this technology, we can now provide services to large enterprises, such as mining companies, over their own 5G private networks, which can also enable NextGen technologies, such as AI; that’s huge.”

Liquid will offer customers comprehensive support for Globalstar products and services, including technical and warranty services, and may also expand its satellite, n53 band and IoT solutions on a non-exclusive basis.

“We look forward to the opportunities this exclusive partnership with Globalstar will unlock for our existing and potential customers in these sectors. Globalstar’s unique 5G enterprise solution will enable us to deliver unparalleled connectivity to our customers across the continent, which is in line with our ambition to be a leading technology company with African heritage, providing businesses and communities with the reliable, high-speed internet access they need to thrive in the digital age,” he said. Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO, Cassava Technologies.

“Globalstar is pleased to partner with Cassava and Liquid, a group of respected leaders with a strong focus on technology implementation,” said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, CEO, Globalstar. “The regions where Liquid leads are large and growing markets for our technologies that enable secure automation and remote control of mobile equipment in high-value environments.

Our 5G XCOM RAN product fundamentally differs from traditional wireless solutions and enables mission-critical, high-performance wireless applications. The combination of XCOM RAN with Globalstar’s globally licensed n53 mid-band spectrum creates a unique offering for private and enterprise 5G networks. Together, Liquid and Globalstar will accelerate the deployment of advanced wireless technologies in Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf regions.”

Another achievement that underscores Liquid’s commitment to working with international organizations that share the goal of promoting innovation and progress by connecting businesses and people across the African continent and beyond is the partnership between Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Globalstar.